Volta Greentech is a Swedish technology company that develops methane-reducing feed additives for cattle, primarily derived from red algae (Asparagopsis), to combat greenhouse gas emissions from livestock and address climate change[1][3][5]. Their flagship product, Lome™ (gen2), is designed to significantly reduce methane emissions from cows—by up to 90%—while being cost-effective, scalable, and easy to integrate into existing farming practices[1][5][6]. The company serves farmers, the agricultural sector, and the broader food supply chain, aiming to make sustainable cattle farming more accessible and profitable[3][6]. Volta Greentech is gaining momentum through commercial trials, partnerships with food companies, and substantial funding rounds supporting expansion and production scale-up[1][6].
Founded in 2018/2019 by Swedish entrepreneurs Fredrik Åkerman and Viggo Forsberg, Volta Greentech emerged from the founders’ desire to commercialize research on red algae’s methane-reducing properties, licensed from Australia’s CSIRO[2][3][4]. Fredrik, a former student, left his studies to focus on developing a scalable, sustainable seaweed cultivation technology that uses waste heat and CO₂ from industrial sources, aiming to produce high-quality feed additives without environmental depletion[2]. Early traction included pilot trials in Sweden demonstrating methane reductions of up to 90%, leading to partnerships with retailers and food producers to launch climate-friendly beef products[6].
Volta Greentech rides the global trend of climate tech innovation focused on agriculture, addressing the urgent need to reduce methane emissions—a potent greenhouse gas—from livestock, which accounts for a significant share of global emissions[2][5]. The timing is critical as governments and industries seek scalable, economically viable solutions to meet climate targets. Volta’s approach leverages advances in biotechnology, sustainable aquaculture, and circular economy principles (using industrial waste streams) to create a new market for climate-positive feed additives[1][2][4]. By enabling farmers to reduce emissions profitably, Volta influences the broader ecosystem toward sustainable food production and climate-conscious consumer products.
Volta Greentech is positioned to scale rapidly with its breakthrough Lome™ (gen2) product and expanding production capacity, including plans for the world’s largest red seaweed factory in Europe[1][4]. Future trends shaping its journey include increasing regulatory pressure on agricultural emissions, growing consumer demand for climate-friendly food, and technological advances in algae cultivation. As Volta expands its footprint, it could become a key player in transforming livestock farming globally, driving significant methane reductions and influencing policy and market standards for sustainable agriculture. The company’s success will depend on scaling production, farmer adoption, and continued innovation to maintain cost leadership and environmental impact.
In summary, Volta Greentech exemplifies how cutting-edge biotech and sustainability converge to tackle one of agriculture’s biggest climate challenges, turning cows from major methane emitters into climate allies through science-driven feed solutions.
